Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon'
Eaton Canyon Fountain Grass
Description
Very useful, smaller grass for desert & drought situations, mature size of about 3' tall & wide. This fountain grass puts up pinkish-red flower plumes in the summer. Fares well in ground or container, tolerates full sun, reflected heat & drought Rarel
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.